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Teaching in Qatar

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 July 2016 - 17:46

I am a Canadian citizen now living and teaching in Sri Lanka. I have an advanced Diploma (3 years) in Business Administration - Accounting major from Canada. I teach in an international school in Sri Lanka. However, I was not a teacher in Canada. My current principal in Sri Lanka was a former principal at Stafford International school Qatar. She wants me to apply for teaching position in Qatar if I want. She will give me a good recommendation letter. Can I apply for a teacher position with my diploma? Will I be able to get a visa? I teach, English, Math, ICT, Accounting, Business Studies and Economics. I am worried about the Visa.Any input is appreciated.

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 16 July 2016 - 15:00
Also... they only offer "shared accommodation" rather than private accommodation. In the end, even if a school chooses to try and hire an unqualified applicant for a job, in the process of obtaining residency for that individual it could be denied based on the direction Qatar is trying to move in the field of Education.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 16 July 2016 - 14:49
Just tried replying to this, but lost my internet connection so now I will give a much shorter reply. While many schools have tightened up their standards for teachers and do require a Bachelor of Education and holding teaching certification in their own country (i.e., in Canada it is by province: BC certification, Alberta certification, member of the Ontario College of Teachers), there may still be some schools that are hiring unqualified teachers. I googled the website of the school mentioned, and would guess by the salaries they are offering that they are likely only getting unqualified teachers to apply as they are quite low. (Less than 1/4 of what I have ever earned for a monthly salary as a teacher here in Qatar even as a local hire under the sponsorship of my husband.) You can always apply, but I also recommend proceeding with caution. :) Kind regards.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 July 2016 - 04:10
Salwa Road or Salwa Street? I know the former but not the latter and it's a very busy commercial area leading up to the industrial area, so I may have missed the school. The school will advise if they can get a visa for you, no one but your employer/sponsor can do this legally.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 July 2016 - 21:33
Its the Sri Lankan School - Stafford international. Its on Salwa Street. You can google it if you want. Thank you.So I can't get a visa without a degree?
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 July 2016 - 19:14
Short answer, you're not qualified to teach at any school you would want to teach at. I've never heard of Stafford International School and I've lived here 10 years, but then I don't have children. Good schools that provide a decent salary and benefits (and visa, medical, etc) require and get teachers who have a teacher qualification (in Canada, that's a B. Education) and usually several years of post grad experience. You can google all the schools you might be interested in and see what qualifications are needed to be considered. Good luck - do your research